- Cost of Living
- Iran
- China
- Tehran
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Zhenjiang, China
WARNING!
Tehran has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Tehran.
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (元7) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (元7) | 元10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 77,038 (元12) | 元10 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (元0.94) | 元12 | - 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 68,145 (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,577 (元4.20) | 元8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (元3.46) | 元20 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,092 (元7) | 元12 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,359 (元3.55) | 元8 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元6.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元30 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,824 (元4.69) | 元5.00 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (元1.63) | 元20 | - 92% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 48% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (元2,070) | 元3,000 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 28,668,700 (元4,361) | 元1,500 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,933,510 (元750) | 元400 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 37,196,500 (元5,658) | 元2,000 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 22,113,800 (元3,364) | 元1,000 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,334,560 (元203) | 元300 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (元36) | 元100 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,251,600 (元3,385) | 元4,000 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,706,700 (元1,933) | 元600 | + 222% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 133,257 (元20) | 元30 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 200,769 (元31) | 元50 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,886,990 (元287) | 元300 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,096,500 (元319) | 元500 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,436,030 (元675) | 元500 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,045,640 (元463) | 元500 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,011,770,000 (元153,913) | 元300,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (元0.57) | 元6.00 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (元78) | 元150 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 184,656 (元28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 4% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 95,182 (元14) | 元10 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 124,355 (元19) | 元20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 533,763 (元81) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 132,314 (元20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 147,750 (元22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 131,356 (元20) | 元30 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 66,353 (元10) | 元12 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 65,983 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 246,628 (元38) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 626,625 (元95) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 221,829 (元34) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,260,280 (元192) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 134,819 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,212,400 (元3,531) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (元0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,555,760 (元237) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (元3.11) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,034 prices entered by 516 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,700
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,478
(﷼ 42,586,998)
in Tehran.
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